* <listing name="Amtrak" alt="" directions="" address="1700 Held Drive" phone="+1 800 872-7245" email="" fax="" url="http://www.amtrak.com/" hours="" price="">Modesto is serviced several times a day by the San Joaquin line, which runs south to Bakersfield and north to either Sacramento or the Bay Area.</listing>

* <listing name="Amtrak" alt="" directions="" address="1700 Held Drive" phone="+1 800 872-7245" email="" fax="" url="http://www.amtrak.com/" hours="" price="">Modesto is serviced several times a day by the San Joaquin line, which runs south to Bakersfield and north to either Sacramento or the Bay Area.</listing>

Modesto is on California State Route 99, the major north-south arterial between Sacramento and Bakersfield.

Modesto is on California State Route 99, the major north-south arterial between Sacramento and Bakersfield.

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==See==

==See==

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* '''Modesto Nuts'''. When in Modesto during the summer time, the local minor league baseball team plays at beautiful John Thurman Field. Once called the Modesto A's (a minor league affiliate of the Oakland Athletics), the team is now called the Modesto Nuts and are just as exciting as when Mark McGwire, Jose Canseco and Miguel Tejada played for them. Check out the official Modesto Nuts [http://www.modestonuts.com/] website for schedules, rosters, and upcoming events.

* '''Modesto Nuts'''. When in Modesto during the summer time, the local minor league baseball team plays at beautiful John Thurman Field. Once called the Modesto A's (a minor league affiliate of the Oakland Athletics), the team is now called the Modesto Nuts and are just as exciting as when Mark McGwire, Jose Canseco and Miguel Tejada played for them. Check out the official Modesto Nuts [http://www.modestonuts.com/] website for schedules, rosters, and upcoming events.

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*<see name="Lucas Plaza Statue" alt="" address="" directions="Intersection of Downey, 17th Street, McHenry Avenue, J Street and Needham Avenue" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">This bronze statue features two 1960s teens leaning on a car. It is a tribute to George Lucas, who grew up in Modesto.</see>

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*<see name="Lucas Plaza Statue" alt="" address="" directions="Intersection of Downey, 17th Street, McHenry Avenue, J Street and Needham Avenue" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">This bronze statue features two 1960s teens leaning on a car. It is a tribute to George Lucas, who grew up in Modesto.</see>

==Do==

==Do==

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Be sure to check out '''ModestoView.com''' to get the current listing of things going on in and around Modesto.

*The '''Velvet Grill''' and Creamery has one of the best breakfast specials Modesto has to offer. Their specialty is their French toast, which is made from fresh baked bread that is deep fried and served with a homemade cinnamon butter.

*The '''Velvet Grill''' and Creamery has one of the best breakfast specials Modesto has to offer. Their specialty is their French toast, which is made from fresh baked bread that is deep fried and served with a homemade cinnamon butter.

Modesto Nuts. When in Modesto during the summer time, the local minor league baseball team plays at beautiful John Thurman Field. Once called the Modesto A's (a minor league affiliate of the Oakland Athletics), the team is now called the Modesto Nuts and are just as exciting as when Mark McGwire, Jose Canseco and Miguel Tejada played for them. Check out the official Modesto Nuts [4] website for schedules, rosters, and upcoming events.

Lucas Plaza Statue, (Intersection of Downey, 17th Street, McHenry Avenue, J Street and Needham Avenue). This bronze statue features two 1960s teens leaning on a car. It is a tribute to George Lucas, who grew up in Modesto.edit

The Velvet Grill and Creamery has one of the best breakfast specials Modesto has to offer. Their specialty is their French toast, which is made from fresh baked bread that is deep fried and served with a homemade cinnamon butter.

The Old Mill restaurant and grill on 9th Streetis local favorite for breakfast. Biscuits and gravy...YUM!!!!

Fat Cat Music House and Lounge[7] - Thirties-era show house, live entertainment, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night stand up comedy. Doors open at 6PM with live Jazz from 6PM-8PM, comedy begins at 8PM.